Desperado
The Cactus Blossoms Lyrics
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What I gotta do
I've been waiting for a lifetime
To find a girl like you
You're so cool
Baby, I'm no fool
Takes one to know one
And I found you
I'm just a desperado
Down by Mexico
I've been everywhere you wanna go
I'm just a desperado
Always been alone
You're the only one who brings me home
(Instrumental Break)
I'm just a desperado
Down by Mexico
I've been everywhere you wanna go
I'm just a desperado
Always been alone
You're the only one who brings me home
You're the only one
You're the only one
You're the only one who brings me home
Tell me baby
What I gotta do
The Cactus Blossoms's song "Desperado" is a love song about a man who has been searching for love his entire life until he found the woman he wants to be with. The song speaks of how the man had been waiting for a woman like her, and how she had brought him home. The phrase "Desperado" in the title of the song refers to the man's state of mind since he had been alone his whole life and had been searching for someone to be with.
The song starts with the man asking the woman what he has to do to show her he is the one for her. He has been waiting for her his entire life, and he thinks she is so cool. He tells her he is no fool and that it takes one to know one, which means they are the same kind of people. The instrumental break in the song is a representation of the emotions that are being conveyed by the lyrics as it is slow and deep.
The song can be interpreted as a representation of the search for love and the struggles of a lonely and desperate man. The lyrics are simple but heartfelt, and the instrumental piece conveys the emotions of the singer in the most beautiful manner. Overall, "Desperado" is a beautiful ode to love, and the lyrics are a testament to the depth of emotions that love can evoke.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me baby
Addressing a loved one or potential partner with affection.
What I gotta do
Asking for guidance or direction on how to proceed with the relationship.
I've been waiting for a lifetime
Expressing a long and patient search for a compatible partner.
To find a girl like you
Celebrating the unique qualities that make the person special and desirable.
You're so cool
Praising the person's demeanor and personality traits as attractive.
Baby, I'm no fool
Asserting oneself as intelligent and aware in matters of the heart.
Takes one to know one
Acknowledging the other person as an equally savvy and discerning partner.
And I found you
Revealing that the search for a partner is over and that the person has found their match.
I'm just a desperado
Portraying oneself as someone who is lonely and searching for connection.
Down by Mexico
Physically located near Mexico, possibly as a reference to the country's reputation as a place of escape or reinvention.
I've been everywhere you wanna go
Indicating a willingness to travel and experience new things with the partner.
Always been alone
Stating a history of loneliness and lack of connection before meeting the partner.
You're the only one who brings me home
Highlighting the emotional fulfillment and sense of belonging that comes with being with the partner.
You're the only one
Affirming that the partner is the only one who can provide the needed sense of connection and belonging.
You're the only one who brings me home
Reiterating that the partner is the source of emotional fulfillment and a sense of belonging.
Writer(s): Jack Torrey, Page Robert Burkum
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crome
Thank goodness people still write and play like this.
Wendy Corker
I grew up playing The Everly Brothers over and over and over again till Im sure I drove my parents mad (even tho they were their records) and these guys have just hit that spot for me. Love this so much!
Smufter16
Love this sound .... very retro in a good way. Can hear some Everly and Byrds in there. Well done guys!!!
David Garza
Beautiful song. So good to hear exquisite harmonies again!
Peter Pug
If this were vinyl, i would have worn it out by now. I keep putting this one on repeat. Just love it...
MartinSoundLabs
These guys are the best current new American band. Got to see them up close and stage front in Felton California and will never forget it. Just a Clinic on songwriting, vocal harmonizing and putting together a crack band to take on our. Probably going to record a cover version of this track tonight.... love it!
Rock n Roll - Karaoke - Soloist
I have just found these guys about a week ago, by mistake. What a brilliant mistake. Such brilliant songs, harmonies. So glad these guys share their talents.
Hoosier Fan
Well..looky here..... some real talent, real instruments, real singing, a real drummer. Sounds great and I want to hear more!
New fan here!
Mo Poppins
Beautiful blend of voices.
Frank Tonnemaker
Just an awesome song, performed with such skill and passion.